So, I had this mega hair-brained idea over this last Winter to go without coffee. Um........... yeah. You can slap me like Robin in one of those Batman memes. Know those?! Let's just say it made it's way back into my life pretty quickly. Coffee, in my world, makes a morning. There is no good morning without coffee. It's a love affair, and I'm cool with it now. Anywhoooooooo, we all love coffee blah blah blah. THIS GRANOLA THOUGH! It's got coffee in it guys. Coffee AND chocolate AND cashews. My coffee addiction has made it's way into my food with mocha granola with cashews!
Are there any totally crazy coffee snobs reading this? What is your favorite way to brew coffee? I've been a french press luvah for years and years. So much so that I haven't even tried any of the new (ish) rad and fancy ways to brew coffee now. Like a syphon brewer? Not really new technology there, but does anyone actually use these science projects? I HAVE actually used an Aeropress, and it worked pretty well! Still stickin with my french press though.
You know something? This granola almost didn't get made. We are having a SERIOUS (LIKE 90 DEGREES) HEATWAVE! This is some badass sunshiney heat for us Western Washingtonians. Especially for June, which we usually call Junuary. I can no longer tell my friends to stop getting impatient with Seattle weather because they KNOOOOOW it rains until the 4th of July! Not anymore! The heat is on. And it looks like it's stickin around for a bit.
Whoa, anyways....... this granola! Our house has been so stifling hot, that turning on the oven to make it sounded like a COMPLETE NIGHTMARE! I just wanted to open the freezer and stand there aaaaaaaalllllll daaaaaay. But I didn't. I made granola. Pat on the back. Cool story bro.
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons raw cacao powder*
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup very strongly brewed coffee
- Sea salt
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine oats, and next 4 ingredients, through chia seeds in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Add honey, and stir well to coat. Add coffee, ¼ cup at a time, stirring to coat, until granola is wet but not sopping. You may not need the full cup of coffee.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread granola evenly over paper. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring twice during baking.
- Remove from oven and generously season with sea salt to taste. Give a good stir and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
*I used Navitas Naturals organic cacao powder
Enjoy!
Trish
michela
We are 100% vegan in this house and have committed to saying no to honey! I swapped it with maple syrup and although I haven't tasted it with honey to compare, I can truthfully say this was a HIT!
Also chopped up a bar of dark chocolate in replace of the chips (partly a vegan swap, partly a Covid-19 pantry swap).... also DELICIOUS!
Trish Bozeman
It would be great with maple syrup! 🙂
Beth Hornback | Eat Within Your Means
Every so often I consider giving up coffee. And then I slap myself in the face and yell "WAKE UP, WOMAN! STOP THIS CRAZINESS!" It feels good to get that out of my system. I am going to make some coffee now, and I'm very sad that I don't have this granola already made to go along with it. Yes, I want coffee granola with my coffee. On some coffee ice cream. Oh dear.
Patricia Bozeman
Oooooh coffee ice cream! The BEST! You've got my brain mojo working now Beth! Coffee parfaits, coffee sundaes..... coffee milkshakes. OMG.
Lorena
I hear you. When someone says "good morning" the only thing I can think of is "what good is there in mornings" until I remember "oh, yahhh, coffeeeeeee" Absolutely love the idea of having more coffee for my coffee breakfast. You might have just managed to make me want to eat breakfast and not only sip my coffee!!! Love your recipe!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Lorena! You are looking at a girl who can sleep until noon! Coffee totally saves my butt every morning. 🙂
Lorena
before having kids I used to sleep in on the weekend until 3 pm sometimes (not only after party nights, also when going to bed early-ish), the early wake-ups now are KILLING me. It is probably the single most awful part about parenting for me EVER! Coffee doesn't only save my butt but everyone's whose around me that early in the day :S
spabettie
not a snob? I like it how I like it, though 😉 we either do French press or stovetop espresso maker. Mmm. this looks SO good - I love the cashews!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
I am a granola addict and love the idea of chocolate AND coffee in granola - so unique. This one is on my must make list!!
Patricia Bozeman
Let me know what you think!
Maria
I've never seen coffee flavor granola. Sounds (and looks) awesome!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Maria!
Through Her Looking Glass
Oh I love this with the coffee. I can always use an extra boost, especially in the morning!!! Great recipe, love your beautiful blog!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you so much! I had coffee WITH this granola today. ha!
Robin @ thebakingexchange
Love the unique mocha flavor for this granola. Fits for breakfast!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Robin!
Kate
Seriously, this biggest bummer about homemade granola is that I always want it in the summer which equals oven time. Blech. Though at least the sweaty evening is made up for with delicious, delicious granola. Pinned this one to make soon!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you Kate! It's usually not so hot around here. Hope it cools down soon!